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Worried about high heating bills this winter? Here are some pointers on how to save energy in your home:

 Service the heating system and have the filters changed.

 An
automatic thermostat
can be pre-programmed to turn down the heat when you're out of the house or at night - and to turn it back up when you need it. This type of thermostat can cut heating costs significantly.

 Make sure there are no leaks in the
heating ducts
. Repair torn ducts and replace flattened ducts for proper airflow.

 If you have a fireplace, remember to close the damper after the fire has died down. Leaving the damper open creates a large draft that sucks heat out of the house.  Reverse the switch on ceiling fans, especially if in rooms with high ceilings. The switch is usually a small button on the fan motor. Hot air rises so reversing the direction of the fan will force heat back down into the room.  Ask your oil company if there use additives to increase the burning efficiency of their heating oil.